How do I join the team?

Join us with a free 30-day team trial through our Dashing Whippets Running Team Meetup page. The link to “Join the Whippets” is in the upper right corner.

What pace do I need to run to be part of the team?

We welcome runners with a wide range of abilities and paces. Our team has runners from ranging from 5:30-10:30/mile.

How do I find your weekly group run dates, times, and locations?

We host multiple group runs per week in Central Park, Lower Manhattan, and Brooklyn - including speed workouts, long runs, and casual easy runs.

There is a calendar of group runs and team events at the Dashing Whippets Running Team Meetup page with dates, times, and locations. Find the link to the calendar under Training > Schedule above.

Do I need to RSVP to group runs or can I just show up?

It is necessary to RSVP to help the run host team plan accordingly. Group runs may be cancelled if there are no RSVPs. If a run needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, or other reasons, notifications will be sent to everyone who RSVP’d.

How do I run NYRR races under the Dashing Whippets team?

To run NYRR races under our team name, please log into your NYRR account and edit your Account Settings . Runner Profile by selecting Dashing Whippets Running Team from the drop-down menu.

I’m not getting weekly team training emails from MeetUp.com, how can I fix this?

Head to the Manage Notifications section of your Meetup profile and ensure that Email Updates are turned on to receive weekly training emails from the coaching team.

Can I join if i’m under age 18?

Members under 18 may participate at the discretion of the Board, provided parental consent and a waiver of liability is received. Reach out via the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page to inquire further.